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SCTV: Volume 4
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Dec 17 2007 "Please retry" | DVD | 6 |
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Genre | Musical |
Format | Box set, DVD-Video, Color, NTSC |
Contributor | Bernard Sahlins, Andrew Alexander |
Language | English |
Number of discs | 6 |
Runtime | 14 hours |
Publication date | Dec 17 2007 |
Colour | Unknown |
UPC | 826663419993 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00826663419993 |
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Product description
SCTV'S incredible 5th season (yes, that's Volume 4) finds the show renewed on NBC and still in the 90-minute format. Three cast members have departed, Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis and Catherine O'Hara (although Catherine makes a memorable return in The Christmas Show), but Martin Short's star rose in their absence. His inimitable character Ed Grimley finds his way into many of the sketches. The Shmenges are back and John Candy introduces Mr. Mambo. Disc 1 - SCTV Volume 4:
The Volume 4 box set features four Emmy®-nominated shows ("Towering Inferno," "Christmas Special," "Midnight Cowboy" and "Sweeps Week"), plus Robin Williams as a guest in the "Jane Eyrehead" episode; it also includes musical guests John Mellencamp, Joe Walsh, and Crystal Gayle.
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Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 362.87 g
- Item model number : D6D34199
- Media Format : Box set, DVD-Video, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 14 hours
- Release date : Dec 17 2007
- Studio : Shout Factory
- ASIN : B0009ML24W
- Country of origin : Canada
- Number of discs : 6
- 鶹 Rank: #13,044 in Movies & TV Shows (See Top 100 in Movies & TV Shows)
- #245 in Musical
- #2,128 in Comedy (Movies & TV Shows)
- #2,322 in TV
- Customer Reviews:
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Top reviews from Canada
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- Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2016Verified PurchaseIf you are a fan you will see skits you have never seen before
- Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2016Verified PurchaseLaugh out loud, especially if you grew up in Canada in the 1970s.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2023Verified PurchaseGrew up watching this. Cast were pioneers in sketch comedy.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2022Verified PurchaseFunny, well written and acted.
Top reviews from other countries
- Christopher CoquardReviewed in the United States on September 22, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars The Queen Haters!
Verified PurchaseThe Queen Haters - what more is there to say? OK - Midnight Cowboy - need I say more!!?
Also some footage I have never seen before, despite being an avid fan from watching the TV reruns. For example, some more bickering dialogue between Dr. Tongue and Bruno as they race to leave the Towering Inferno - I love their little squabbles!
Ed Grimly is here also, in THE NUTTY LAB ASSISTANT [with John Cougar], and in THE BOY WHO COULDN'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS. As well, he teaches us a lesson about 'Snakes' and ends up falling prey to the snakes' hypnotic stare ... ;-)
It is true that Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas and Catherine O'Hara [except for Christmas show] are gone, but Martin Short shines through with his new characters - for example, the simpleton on Mel's Rock Pile, or as a new face in Pre Teen World!
John Candy is brilliant as always, as LaRue, a hospitalized Tommy Shanks, or as Mr. Mambo. Extra footage includes a baseball game with all the cast [including Moranis, Thomas, and O'Hara].
Not all of it is funny, but no show always is. I will add though that the political commentary on the Mellonville Election show, or in other places is as resounding today as it was in the early 80's. As well, the overall humour is still hillarious and poignant, as was so special with the SCTV series.
I know that I will enjoy this DVD collection for a very, very long time!
- Matthew ComegysReviewed in the United States on October 28, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars SCTV At Its Best
Verified PurchaseI bought this set with low expectations, as Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, and Rick Moranis had left the cast, replaced by the seemingly annoying Martin Short.
After I popped this into the DVD player, however, I was more than pleasantly surprised. Although I do lament the loss of three great castmembers, the writing on this cycle of SCTV is noticably sharper than the previous volumes. "Melonvote" is one of the greatest single epsiodes of sketch comedy that I've come across. SCTV had always been absurd, but cycle 4 does such a great job seamlessly integrating the weirdness, that it's definitely a cut above the past.
I was also greatly surprised by Martin Short. Knowing him pretty much from things like "Captain Ron" and "Jimmy Glick," I was prepared to be underwhelmed. Under the umbrella of SCTV, however, he really does stand out and show strong acting chops. Even Ed Grimely, whom I absolutely hated on SNL, is hysterical here.
If you are deferring from purchasing this set as I did, I would strongly suggest going ahead and givng it a viewing. This is a prime example of the detailed and maniacal satire that SCTV remains a cult favorite for.
- GreekfreakReviewed in the United States on October 15, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars What Life Is All Aboot...
Verified PurchaseFabulous. After so many years PRAYING for this magnificent show to be released on DVD, they finally deliver the goods.
Although many cast members were missing during this time, it's amazing how much the remaining crew re-energized with the addition of Martin Short. Not all of the material is brilliant; the "A Star Is Born" satire with Crystal Gayle kind of falls flat. But 9/10 is pretty good for a show that's over 20 years old.
This set is worth it for the 'CBC' portion of the season, which was pure genius, especially their take on "Going Down The Road", which is just as much an integral part of Canadiana as the movie it spoofs.
"She's a nuclear physicist! And she's FRENCH! FRENCH, Larry, FRENCH, do ya hear me??? She's got an accent and everything!!!"
Other stand outs include "Midnight Cowboy II", "Towering Inferno", "The Brock Linehan skits (Steve Roman, Linda Hopkins, Rusty Van Reddick,)", "Scenes From An Idiot's Marriage", "Half-Wits"... the list is endless.
Now if they'd only see fit to release the original Canadian broadcasts, we'd be in heaven.
- SmileyReviewed in the United States on December 3, 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Set of the 4 (so far?)...
Verified Purchasei think all the sets are excellent and highly recommend them for the occasional viewing, but if you plan on only getting one, make it this one. all the episodes contained here are excellent and i can easily see watching them over and over. some highlights:
Indecent Exposure: Ed Grimely drinks a potion and turns into John Cougar...
Melonvote: watch as Mayor Tommy Shanks seeks re-election...
Towering Inferno: i agree this is probably the best single episode...
if you are looking for "Happy Hour/Six Gun Justice", sadly it appears its not on any of the present boxes... bummer. i remember watching this after school in the 80's, i guess this came along when SCTV was on Showtime? get busy Shout Factory!